Danbury Youth Soccer Club is a non-profit organization. It operates under the general auspices of the Connecticut Junior Soccer Association (CJSA) but is governed locally through its own Board of Directors. The Board of Directors is charged with providing

Danbury Youth Soccer Club, Inc. is committed to help students that have contributed to our program by providing financial assistance for their undergraduate education. Danbury Youth Soccer Club will award up to two $500 Scholarships to graduating HS seniors who will be continuing their education on a full time basis. The intent of this scholarship is to promote continued education while rewarding the recipients for their contribution to our soccer program. DYSC will appoint an independent committee to make the selection(s).

The primary criteria for selection will be based on the individual’s contribution to DYSC as a volunteer in support of our programs and activities, such as: TOPSoccer Buddy, Soccer Camp Counselor, trainer/coaching assistant, tryouts etc. Candidates will also be judged on contributions as a player, referee, academic standing, essay and community service outside of DYSC. The scholarship is open to all DYSC member’s and family members. If there are no qualified candidates for that particular year, the scholarship(s) may be held over for the following year. This scholarship is named in honor of Mr. Phillip Fiore Sr., one of the founding fathers of DYSC, to recognize his outstanding contribution to the youth of Danbury and the game of soccer.

ELIGIBILITY

Applicant must be a resident of Danbury, Connecticut.

Applicant must have participated in the DYSC program for at least one year.

Applicant must be a high school senior.

All applicants must have a minimum of 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale.

All applicants must be accepted for Fall 2017 enrollment as a full time undergraduate student at an accredited college or university in the USA.